ABC Imagem Cardiovasc. 2026; 39(2): e20260041
My Approach to Agitated Saline Contrast Echocardiography in Pediatric Patients
DOI: 10.36660/abcimg.20260041i
Abstract
Agitated saline contrast is a simple, safe, widely available echocardiography technique. It is particularly useful for evaluating right-to-left shunts and pulmonary vascular abnormalities in the pediatric population. This article presents a practical approach to using this technique in pediatric echocardiography. It reviews the underlying physiological principles, the technical aspects of preparation and image acquisition, and the main clinical applications.
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